Ancient Neo-babylonian Ring With Lion Crescent And Star Motifs 609-520 Bc For Sale

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About The Roman Jewelry

The Neo-Babylonian Empire or the Chaldean Empire was a period of Mesopotamian history which began in 626 BC and ended in 539 BC. During the preceding three centuries, Babylonia had been ruled by their fellow Akkadian speakers and northern neighbours, Assyria. Throughout that time Babylonia enjoyed a prominent status. The Assyrians had managed to maintain Babylonian loyalty through the Neo-Assyrian period, whether through granting of increased privileges, or militarily, but that finally changed in 627 BC with the death of the last strong Assyrian ruler, Assurbanipal, and Babylonia rebelled under Nabopolassar the Chaldean the following year. In alliance with the Medes, the city of Nineveh was sacked in 612 BC, and the seat of empire was again transferred to Babylonia. This period witnessed a great flourishing of architectural projects, the arts and science.

About This Ring

* Pink stamp is a clay impression of the seal when stamped today.

This very rare and symbolic ancient Babylonian ring dates from 609-520 BC, with its ancient place of origin being Judea, Israel. It bears a slim band which expands slightly at the shoulders. Its bezel is very large and is oval in shape. Upon the surface of its bezel are the deep and intricate carvings of a reclined lion (mouthed opened in a roar) with a dotted, textured mane.

Above the lion are two symbols: a crescent and a star. A dark natural patina is retained all over, as well as a layer of earthen encrustations in areas on the ring especially at the back of the bezel and within the band, testament to its authenticity and age.

Babylonian Lion Symbol:

The Lion of Babylon is an ancient Babylonian symbol. The Lion of Babylon symbolically represented the King of Babylon. This time period was known as the (609-520 BC) Dynasty XI of Babylon, or Chaldean Dynasty. A total of 9 kings would rule the Neo-Babylon Empire during this time.

Babylonian Crescent & Star Symbols:

Scholars maintain that the use of the crescent and star symbols arose from Babylonian mythology in which the juxtaposition of Sin (moon god, father of time) and Shamash (supreme ruling sun god, judge of heaven and earth) was a metaphor for the cosmic powers given to the Babylonian king to rule.

This solid ring boasts very crisp details, is smooth all over and makes for a comfortably worn, exquisite adornment today. The historical and symbolic qualities of this very rare ring contribute to its high value and demand with antiquity collectors all around the world.

Additional Information

Dated – 100-200 AD

Inner diameter (left to right): 18 mm (oval shape)

Inner diameter (top to bottom): 15 mm (oval shape)

Height from top to bottom – 17.3 mm

Type of gemstone/s – None

Condition – Very Fine

Region of ancient origin – Judea, Israel.

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